Ballot question

City of Midlothian Proposition E: $26.085 million new parks and trails bonds

On the ballot in: City of Midlothian
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE; the issuance of $26,085,000 of bonds by the City of Midlothian, Texas, for the purpose of designing, constructing, improving, expanding and equipping new parks, trails and recreational facilities in the City, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote authorizes Midlothian to issue $26.085 million in bonds for new parks and trails, with taxes to repay them.

A “No” vote means

A no vote does not authorize these bonds.

Sources

Generic Sample Ballot — General and Special Elections, November 3, 2026 (revised 09/08/2026) · Ellis County Elections
City of Midlothian — Ordinance Calling a Bond Election and Notice of Election · City of Midlothian

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